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Unsafe Acts. Summer Safety. Summer Safety Campaign . Summer Safety. Summer Safety Campaign . HEAT INJURY PREVENTION. The summer season can be an enjoyable time of the year. It is also a time when the potential for Heat Injuries increase. Heat Injuries are preventable. By
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Summer Safety Summer Safety Campaign HEAT INJURY PREVENTION The summer season can be an enjoyable time of the year. It is also a time when the potential for Heat Injuries increase. Heat Injuries are preventable. By following these simple recommendations, it will decrease your susceptibility to them.
Summer Safety Summer Safety Campaign HEAT INJURY PREVENTION • Drink Plenty of Water • Avoid Heavy Meals At Lunch Time • Maintain A Well Balanced Diet • Wear Appropriate Clothing • Use Sunscreen, SF7 Or Above
Summer Safety Summer Safety Campaign HEAT INJURY PREVENTION • Follow Recommended Work / Rest Cycle • Keep Areas Well Ventilated • Schedule Outdoor Activities During • Cooler Part Of The Day
Summer Safety Summer Safety Campaign HEAT INJURY PREVENTION • Use The Buddy System • Monitor Those At Risk • Use Common Sense
Summer Safety Summer Safety Campaign SUNBURN PREVENTION • Use Sunscreen - Reapply Frequently • Moderation - Avoid Extended Exposure • During Peak Hours (1000-1600) • Avoid Repeated Exposure • Seek Medical Care If Severely Burned
Summer Safety Summer Safety Campaign HEAT RASH • Skin Irritation Caused By Excessive • Sweating In A Hot Humid Environment • Appears As A Cluster Of Pimples Or Small Blisters
Summer Safety Summer Safety Campaign HEAT RASH • Neck, Around Collar • Groin Area • Under Breasts • Under Arms • Skin Creases
Summer Safety Summer Safety Campaign HEAT RASH • PREVENTION AND TREATMENT • Baby Powder With Corn Starch • Cool Shower • Avoid Lotions And Creams • Frequent Change Of Clothing
Summer Safety Summer Safety Campaign HEAT CRAMPS
Summer Safety Summer Safety Campaign CAUSE Excessive Loss Of Salt From The Body SYMPTOMS Painful Cramps Of The Major Muscle Groups (Arms, Legs, Or Stomach) TREATMENT Provide Cool Water - Shade - Monitor
Summer Safety 222d BSB Summer Safety Campaign HEAT EXHAUSTION
Summer Safety 222d BSB Summer Safety Campaign CAUSE Excessive Loss Of Salt And Water In The Body SYMPTOMS Profuse Sweating - Headache - Paleness - Weakness Nausea - Cool Moist Skin - Tingling Sensation In Extremities TREATMENT Provide Water - Shade - Elevate Feet - Monitor Seek Medical Attention Immediately
Summer Safety Summer Safety Campaign HEAT STROKE -MEDICAL EMERENCY-
Summer Safety Summer Safety Campaign CAUSE The Body’s Heat Regulatory Mechanism Stops SYMPTOMS Headache - Dizziness - Delirium - Weakness - Nausea Red, Hot Skin - Unconsciousness TREATMENT Seek Medical Attention Immediately - Cool Shaded Area - Soak Clothing And Fan - Elevate Feet Massage Extremities